Thirst : Physiological and Psychological Aspects /

At one time or another, everyone has said "I am thirsty". Yet what causes this sensation of thirst? It is obvious that a certain quantity of fluid must be present for the body to function normally. How does a water deficit in the body then influence drinking habits? But supposing the physi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ramsay, David J.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Booth, David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London, 1991.
Series:ILSI human nutrition reviews.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Perspectives on Thirst
  • Physiological Influences on Drinking
  • Neural Pathways of Water Deficit Signals
  • Behavioural Organization of Drinking
  • Determinants of Human Fluid Intake
  • Variations in Human Fluid Intake
  • A Concluding View
  • Subject Index.